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Advances in Level Measurement

Jim Cahill

A Process Engineering magazine article, Level best , poses a question: Has the deployment of level measurement devices changed in the wake of the Buncefield [UK] disaster? The article’s author connects with several instrumentation suppliers including... Read the full text.
- 24 Oct 2014
Vote for the Rosemount guided wave radar verification reflector!

Peta Glenister

Our Rosemount 5300 Series Guided Wave Radar Transmitter Verification Reflector has been chosen as a finalist for the Control Engineering 2015 Engineers’ Choice Awards! This hardware and software combination enables quick and safe high level alarm testing directly from the control room, eliminating the need to climb the tank, manually raise the product level or shut the process down. Better still, the verification reflector…
- 23 Oct 2014
Calpine Tackles Froth and Foam with Non-Contacting Radar

Jim Cahill

Emerson's Cathy Ershen and Jim Elchook shared a case study on geothermal power generation. Their abstract: H2S abatement may be required to meet local environmental regulations for a geothermal plant. At Calpine's Geysers, a number of the operating power plants have Stretford H2S Abatement systems which is the primary abatement systems for surface condenser vent gases. We focus attention on the liquid level measurement…
- 8 Oct 2014
Easy proof testing of Rosemount 5300 guided wave radar

Peta Glenister

An article in Control Engineering Europe, penned by our own Carl-Johan Roos, describes how you can carry out device verification of your Rosemount 5300 guided wave radars without having to raise the level in your tank above its maximum working level. It can also be achieved in a very short timescale. Read more here: http://bit.ly/vreflector
- 16 Sep 2014
Wireless technology simplifies pump health monitoring even in remote locations

Peta Glenister

An article by Marianne Williams explains how wireless technology has reduced the cost of applying predictive maintenance technologies to pump installations - helping to increase plant reliability, and protecting production targets, equipment and personnel. The article may be viewed here: http://bit.ly/pumpmonitoring
- 1 Aug 2014
Tank Monitoring and Overfill Prevention

Jim Cahill

Earlier this year, the National Institute for Storage Tank Management (NISTM) held the 16th Annual International Aboveground Storage Tank Conference & Trade Show. At this conference, Emerson’s Johan Sandberg presented, The Future of Tank Monitoring and...
- 23 Jun 2014
Wireless level technology at the wellhead

Peta Glenister

For anyone interested in wireless, this article by Andreas Hessel looks at how level monitoring in wellhead and separator installations has benefited from wireless technology, helping to speed installation, reduce maintenance costs and enhance safety for operators. You can read the article here: http://bit.ly/wirelesslevel
- 2 Jun 2014
New "how to" video demonstrates how to use the Rosemount 2130 level switch with new 8/16mA option

Peta Glenister

Our latest YouTube video demonstrates how the Rosemount 2130 Series vibrating fork level switch can be used to alert the control room of a fault with the switch using the 8/16mA output option. You can view it here: http://youtu.be/LRsXpoOT2qk
- 11 Apr 2014
Using ultrasonic transmitters for open channel flow

Peta Glenister

For anyone interested in using ultrasonic transmitters for open channel flows to meet local requirements and protect the environment, an article by Emerson's Peter Ward in Flow Control magazine makes interesting reading. Read it here: http://bit.ly/1hsIRK8
- 9 Apr 2014
New API2350 Atmospheric Tank Storage Overfill Standard Explained in Detail

Jim Cahill

Emerson’s Carl-Johan Roos shared ways to comply with the new API2350 standard for overfill protection on tanks. CJ opened noting there is no reward for risk takers when it comes to overfill protection. He is a member of the API2350 committee. Overfills...
- 3 Apr 2014
Unique verification reflector function for the Rosemount 5300 Series guided wave radar.

Peta Glenister

Our Rosemount 5300 Series Guided Wave Radars are now available with a unique verification reflector function. This hardware and software combination enables quick and safe high level alarm testing directly from the control room, eliminating the nee d to climb the tank, manually raise the product level or shut the process down. Better still, the verification reflector allows round-the-clock monitoring of device functionality…
- 21 Mar 2014
Level Measurement on Hydrogen Sulfide Abatement System

Jim Cahill

Level measurement can be tricky, especially when the fluid being measured has changing density and specific gravity. Emerson’s Cathy Ershen alerted me to a paper she, Emerson’s Pat Carroll and Calpine’s Anthony Derenia had published at the Geothermal...
- 25 Feb 2014
Storage Tank Overspill Level Protection with Wireless Measurement

Jim Cahill

Sources of energy supply and shifts in demand increase the need for storage capacity to reduce imbalances. According to Industrial Info Resources: Oil & gas storage terminals for both imports and exports are springing up throughout the world as North...
- 21 Feb 2014
High Pressure Steam Vessel Level Measurement Compensation

Jim Cahill

Having an accurate measurement of the level inside a boiler, high-pressure feedwater heater, or steam separator is important for the safety, reliability, and efficiency of this process equipment. If the actual level does not reflect the value being transmitted...
- 14 Feb 2014
Using guided wave radar in high pressure steam applications

Peta Glenister

Our new video: “Using guided wave radar in high pressure steam applications” shows how the Rosemount 5300 Series guided wave radar helps improve plant efficiency and safety by delivering improved accuracy for level measurements in high pressure steam applications. www.youtube.com/watch
- 14 Feb 2014
Rosemount radars voted the Level winners by Control magazine readers!

Peta Glenister

Our Rosemount guided wave and non-contacting radars were voted the winners by Control magazine readers! See more here: http://bit.ly/MmuCJn
- 31 Jan 2014
Extending diagnostics capability with new fault relay for the Rosemount 2130 vibrating fork level switch

Peta Glenister

The first of its kind, the Rosemount 2130 vibrating fork switch diagnostics now include a fault relay which allows the fault indicator to be detected from the control room, extending the 2130 diagnostics capability and enabling customers to monitor the health status of the 2130 remotely.
- 8 Jan 2014
Solving pump protection problems with wireless vibrating fork level switches

Peta Glenister

HPCL Bagru Jaipur terminal solved their pump protection problems and increased safety at their terminal, by using Rosemount 2160 Wireless vibrating fork level switches. See how here: http://bit.ly/2160app
- 2 Jan 2014
Guided Wave Radar Level Measurement Installation Tips

Jim Cahill

When it comes to measuring levels in vessels, guided wave radar (GWR) technology has many advantages, which includes having no moving parts to minimize maintenance costs. In a Process Worldwide article, How to Get the Best from GWR, Emerson’s Phil Lever...
- 2 Dec 2013
Getting the best out of your guided wave radar

Peta Glenister

Anyone interested in finding out how to get the best out of their Guided Wave Radar will find this article interesting. It discusses how (GWR) technology has transformed the way process companies measure level in challenging applications. You can read the article here: http:// bit.ly/1fiRgOY
- 20 Nov 2013
12V dc vibrating fork level switch for overfill protection and level monitoring in remote tank installations

Peta Glenister

We have introduced a 12V dc DPDT relay version of our Rosemount 2120 vibrating fork level switch for automated level monitoring and overspill protection of tanks or vessels in remote locations. The new switch is the first low power switch to provide a built-in relay output - eliminating the need for a separate switching relay.
- 1 Nov 2013
API 2350 Overfill Prevention Systems

Jim Cahill

At last week’s API Storage Tank Conference in San Francisco, California USA, Emerson’s Lance Berry, President & General Manager of the Rosemount Tank Gauging North American team, presented on API-2350 Overfill Prevention Systems. He opened highlighting...
- 29 Oct 2013
Upgrading to a new Tank Gauging system – why and how to?

Jim Cahill

Emerson’s Mikael Helmer provided an update on modern tank gauging systems and reasons to upgrade from existing ones. His abstract: The industry trend is clear, and have been so for a number of years. New radar based tank gauging systems are becoming the...
- 3 Oct 2013
Level handbook for power and steam generation

Peta Glenister

Following the success of our Level and Refinery handbooks we are excited to introduce the latest in the series: The Engineer's guide to level measurement for Power and Steam Generation. To obtain your copy visit our website here: www.rosemount.com/levelguides
- 25 Sep 2013
Ultrasonic level measurement for corrosive, harsh environments

Peta Glenister

The Rosemount 3100 Series ultrasonic transmitter is now available with rugged and lightweight engineered polymer housing with Ingress Protection rating up to IP66/67. Perfect for corrosive, harsh environments.
- 23 Aug 2013